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People don’t go out to eat just to eat. Read that sentence again. And again. Of course they come to your restaurant for great food, but they are also looking for a great dining experience. Your customers come to celebrate, connect with friends, do business, escape. Whatever the reason, their overall experience can depend on their server. Your server. (more…)

No one has ever said that running a restaurant is easy. It seems even more difficult if you are an independent operator. Consumer’s tastes are changing, with more dining concepts available than ever before. New technology keeps popping up, but staffing challenges never go away. And then there’s the chains, which seem to get harder to fight against. Indeed, The NPD Group’s Fall 2015 Recount showed independent unit counts declined -2%, while the chains grew +1% from the year before.

With the chains gaining ground in overall units, how can the independent compete? Fortunately, there are weapons at your disposal. Check out these five tips: (more…)

The hospitality business is all about patrons having a good time. Most business owners are vigilant about preventing verbal and physical altercations. But sometimes a situation may escalate leaving your business vulnerable to an Assault and Battery liability claim.

Assault is usually defined as “an act that threatens physical harm to a person.” Battery is generally defined as “the crime of unconsented physical contact with another person.”

For many in the hospitality industry, Assault and Battery is a concern – particularly if your establishment serves alcoholic beverages.

Did you know that many insurance carriers exclude this coverage for bars? (more…)

Businesses in the hospitality industry (bars, restaurants, hotels) provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for clientele to briefly escape their everyday routines. While these establishments look for ways to distinguish themselves from the competition, they often share one common feature: a bar. Alcohol service, the commercial sale of alcohol, creates unique risks and exposures which business owners must not only address by having specific guidelines in place; they must also strictly enforce.

Restaurants, bars and taverns can be targets for robbery, burglary and theft. These businesses may accumulate a large amount of cash during daily operations, which makes them attractive targets for criminal activity.

Armed Robbery. Do you know when your business is most vulnerable?

Employee Theft. Do you know that this is the most frequent criminal event in a restaurant?

The use of commercial cooking equipment generates grease laden vapors. Commercial grade metal baffle filters should be installed in the kitchen hood above the cooking line to capture this grease before it enters the exhaust system. Grease is highly combustible and poses a fire hazard if allowed to accumulate, so it is important that these filters be cleaned on a regular basis.

During the holidays many people want to celebrate with family and friends, and alcohol is often a part of that celebration. However, people can often get caught up in the excitement and consume too much. So it is important to be even more vigilant when serving alcohol during this time of year.

Here are some things you can do to make sure you are serving alcohol responsibly: (more…)

Joshua Schams, owner/operator of Club Oasis in Sparta, Wis. shares reasons why he protects his tavern/restaurant with Society Insurance – including knowledge of his unique business, risk control services, and superior coverage protection and value.

Take a moment to watch what Joshua has to say and share his message. Learn more about the difference Society can make for your business by contacting your local independent agent.